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Pediatric Occupational therapy is dedicated to helping children developall the abilities they need for the many "jobs" of childhood(occupations), including play, self-care, and school performance.Occupational therapy includes intervention aimed at the acquisition ofspecific skills, enhancing foundational abilities, as well as thedevelopment of compensatory strategies and environmental accommodationsneeded to ensure meaningful and successful participation in life.Therapy is designed to seem like "play" to the children, yet thetherapist draws upon extensive training in specialty areas to providechallenging therapeutic activities aimed at developing greatercapabilities.